Kai
Laxa

Bay Area World Series 2022 - Uncommitted; Compact build with strength on an average size frame, one of top overall performers at BAWS 2022, went 3-for-7 (2B, 2 1B, L8) with quality at-bats seemingly each plate appearance, ran 7.25 60-yd and threw max 77 mph across the diamond, fun to watch him on defense with his light feet and bouncy actions, has soft hands and a quick release, capable for certain at SS though the raw arm strength fits best at 2B, 90.5 mph max EV, 40% sweet spot % and 30% line drives, good baseball player, will play beyond the HS level.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Compact build on average size frame, has some present strength in lower body.
Hit: RHH. Up in the box, tall set-up, very slight crouch, fairly narrow feet slightly open, knee tuck out to medium stride, handsy rhythm in load. Slides hips into stride landing and crash at contact, intent-filled swing, full two hand finish with big shoulder rotation.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, 68.2 max bat speed, 17.8 max hand speed.
Arm: RH. SS - 77 mph. Easy flip throwing action, low slot, confident thrower, gets out quickly and underway, adjustable to arm angles.
Defense: Soft hands, is confident in his glove, strong base, sound fundamentals and has some confident actions, profiles 2B/3B.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60.